Year 5/6

Teacher - Room 6

HDipTchg, AdvDip Tchg, Dip Tessol, Post Graduate Dip of Education.

Lois has been a member of the Papakura Normal School staff since September 1997, having previously held Senior Teacher positions in two other schools in Manurewa and Papakura. Lois is a Senior Teacher in the Middle School and is the Environmental Education Leader. Lois also leads the Integrated (Science / Social Studies / Technology) Team.

Teacher - Room 25

B.Ed, Dip Tchg, TTC

Janine has been a member of the staff since 2000, during which time she was teaching in the Maori enrichment unit until taking a short break on maternity leave in 2007. Janine is now a full time classroom teacher.

Teacher - Room 7

BEd, Dip Tchg

Deanna joined the staff at Papakura Normal in 2008 from previously teaching at Glen Taylor School. She has taught for a number of years in Auckland. Originally she came from Palmerston North where she grew up on a farm and trained. She lives in Papakura with her partner and two children.

Teacher - Room 8

Bed (Tchg) Primary

Elizabeth joined the staff at Papakura Normal School in July 2006 after completing her teaching degree. She is responsible for organizing sports for the year 5 and 6 children.

Teacher - Room 12

Zane began teaching at Papakura Normal School in 2005 having recently gradudated from Auckland University where he completed his teaching qualifications. Zane has a particular interest in Maori education and is very talented artistically.

Senior Teacher - Room 26

Dip Tchg., BA

Dianne has been teaching in the Papakura area for many years, and has been at Papakura Normal School since 2001. She has a strong interest in literacy and enjoys working with students from Auckland University on practicuum.